Uruca District, Santa Ana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uruca
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District
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Province | San José |
Canton | Santa Ana |
Area | |
• Total | 7.07 km2 (2.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 873 m (2,864 ft) |
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 7,200 |
• Density | 1,018/km2 (2,638/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code |
10904
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Uruca is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Santa Ana area. This district is located in the San José province. People sometimes call Uruca "Río de Oro," which means "River of Gold."
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About the Land
Uruca covers an area of about 7.07 square kilometers. That's like 707 soccer fields! It sits at an elevation of 873 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up.
Where People Live
Uruca has several neighborhoods. These are like smaller communities within the district. They include:
- Chimba
- Guapinol
- Mata Grande
- Mina
- Paso Machete (part)
- Río Uruca
How Many People Live Here
This section talks about the number of people living in Uruca over time.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1927 | 482 | — | |
1950 | 696 | 44.4% | |
1963 | 1,182 | 69.8% | |
1973 | 2,097 | 77.4% | |
1984 | 3,267 | 55.8% | |
2000 | 5,635 | 72.5% | |
2011 | 7,200 | 27.8% | |
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
According to the 2011 census, Uruca had a population of 7,200 inhabitants.
Getting Around
Roads and Routes
The district has important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Uruca to other places:
- National Route 27
- National Route 121
See also
In Spanish: Uruca de Santa Ana para niños